Chair

Devon Community Foundation inspires people to give and helps Devon’s communities to thrive by changing lives together. We are the largest independent grant funder for charities and community organisations in the county, created by our communities and for our communities.   

We work with donors, community groups and charities across Devon, taking time to understand what each is trying to accomplish and supporting them to do so with impact.  

We work with our generous supporters to reach the people most in need and help to create equality and opportunity in the diverse communities across Devon. We are also part of the wider, 47-strong UK Community Foundation network, who, for 30 years, has distributed millions of pounds towards smaller, locally based organisations, and provides vital support to every postcode in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 

Devon Community Foundation  

Chair  

Across Devon, with UK wide representation   

Unremunerated, with expenses paid.  

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Board of an ambitious organisation, keen to continue to grow the scale, reach and impact of our work. With strategic planning under way, a dedicated team, committed trustees and a strong reputation across Devon, we have a strong platform from which to operate and effect change in the communities we serve.  

We are looking to appoint a Chair to lead and inspire, as well as to act as an ambassador for the organisation, who brings: 

• Prior experience as a charity trustee and solid understanding of good governance practices  

• Experience of operating at strategic leadership level 

• Experience of acting as ambassador and raising the profile of an organisation, leading to positive outcomes.  

We are seeking a Chair who shares our values as well as our passion and commitment to the communities of Devon.

We are actively seeking to bring more diversity of perspectives and experience to our Board and welcome applications from currently underrepresented groups at board level. 

For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply to this role, please visit the Prospectus website.

If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Anna Gardet or Erica Ritchie via email.

Recruitment Timetable: 

Deadline for applications:  Monday 20th October 2025 

First round Interviews with DCF: 27th October 2025 

Second round Interviews with DCF: w/c 3rd November 2025